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Leyton 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Personal Health Services
(Leyton Health Area Sub - Committee)
SECTION 22 - CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
BIRTHS - During the year the following births were registered:-
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 731 | 740 |
| Illegitimate | 58 | 47 |
| Total | 789 | 787 |
| Still-Births: Legitimate | 5-8 | |
| Illegitimate | 1 - 1 |
In the same period 1,622 notifications were received under Section 203, Public
Health Act, 1936, which requires that the Medical Officer of Health shall be notified
of a birth within thirty-six hours.
Child Welfare - Clinic Attendances
| Year of Birth | Leyton Green | Park House | Dawlish Road | Emmanuel Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 26 | 39 | 79 | 8 | |
| Children who attended | 1960 | 70 | 60 | 109 | 17 |
| for the first time in 1964. | 1961 | 80 | 93 | 164 | 25 |
| 1962 | 85 | 149 | 215 | 29 | |
| 1963 | 289 | 305 | 305 | 67 | |
| 1964 | 330 | 496 | 414 | 108 | |
| Total first attendances | 880 | 1142 | 1286 | 254 | |
| Total attendances | 7358 | 7419 | 8310 | 1947 | |
| Number seen by Doctor | 1783 | 2304 | 2464 | 165 | |
| Number referred for snecial treatment | 62 | 186 | 93 | - | |
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS
(weighing 5lbs.8ozs. or under)
Born at Home 11
Born in Hospital or Nursing Home 100
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT
Arrangements were made for two children and two mothers to receive convalescent home
treatment.
WELFARE FOODS
There was no change during the year in the general arrangements for the distribution of
welfare foods.
Issues - The total issues during 1964 were: National Dried Milk (Tins) - 13,827
Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) - 2,532; Vitamin A&D Tablets (Packets) - 1,624
Orange Juice (Bottles) -21,367
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